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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Participants of the Constitutional Court's Student Competition: Trust in Latvia is Created by Its People

Students in a creative competition express their trust in Latvia through art, discussing the role of community and national events in fostering this trust.

Feb 23 • 14:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The 'Ysaÿe International Music Competition Finals' Will Be Held in Korea in July

The finals of the Ysaÿe International Music Competition will take place at the Icheon Art Hall in Korea from July 10-11, marking the first time this international event has been hosted in the country.

Feb 23 • 08:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Most Beautiful Books of 2025 Selected

The winners of the 34th Book Art Competition have been announced in various categories, including fiction and children's literature.

Feb 20 • 12:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

25 Estonian Artists Participate in Sooster Memorial Monument Design Competition

Twenty-five artists from Estonia are competing in the design contest for a memorial monument dedicated to the artist Ülo Sooster.

Feb 20 • 12:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A Monument to Ülo Sooster Is Being Prepared. But What Kind?

The Sooster Foundation organized a competition for ideas for a monument dedicated to the famous artist Ülo Sooster, attracting 25 participants by the registration deadline.

Feb 20 • 09:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Venetian Genesis of Tintoretto in Competition with the Sistine Chapel

The article explores the historical and cultural significance of Tintoretto’s work in Venice, particularly in the context of contemporary art and forthcoming exhibitions.

Feb 20 • 06:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

DEI Meets Art Vol. 2

DEI launches an artistic creativity competition inviting creators to submit original works inspired by its history and cultural symbolism.

Feb 17 • 12:43 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Announced nominees for the book art competition "Golden Apple"; Lifetime Achievement Award goes to art scientist Laima Slava

The nominees for the prestigious "Golden Apple" book art competition have been announced, with the Lifetime Achievement Award given to Laima Slava, a prominent figure in Latvian publishing.

Feb 17 • 06:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Win a Banksy-themed deluxe break in Manchester

A competition to win a luxurious Banksy-themed getaway in Manchester is being offered, including tickets to an exhibition and an overnight stay at a themed hotel.

Feb 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification on February 14

The Hankyoreh newspaper reports on various local events, including a discussion on distorted historical narratives, recognition of an award for consumer finance protection, an art competition, and a significant donation to a research institute.

Feb 13 • 08:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The supreme art of skaters Fournier and Cizeron awards France the gold medal in dance

French skaters Laurence Fournier and Guillaume Cizeron won the gold medal in dance at the Olympics, showcasing outstanding artistry and technical ability.

Feb 11 • 22:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish snow sculptors won in Japan

A Finnish team won an international snow sculpting competition in Sapporo, Japan, with their sculpture titled 'Momentary Stillness.'

Feb 7 • 14:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Local artist announced: I am withdrawing from Porin, I do not want to be in the same category as AI

Local illustrator Igor Jurilj (Yellow Yuri) announced his withdrawal from the Porin award competition, stating he does not want his work to compete alongside AI-created artworks that are not properly labeled.

Feb 4 • 21:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

The wall sculpture 'Terra nova' won the METK art competition

The METK art competition, held in collaboration with the Rural Knowledge Center, was highly popular, receiving 58 submissions, with Oliver Soometa's monumental wall sculpture 'Terra nova' chosen as the winner.

Feb 4 • 07:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Lav Novosel: There is great competition, but I don’t focus on that, I am grateful for the nomination

Young actor Lav Novosel, nominated for the Večernjak's Rose award for Best Newcomer of the Year, expresses gratitude for the recognition while studying at the Academy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb and starring in the film "Rabbit Embankment" which tells a story of forbidden love.

Feb 4 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A graffiti from Fuenlabrada ranks among the top three in the world

The graffiti 'Niños Perdidos I' by Spanish artist Murfin has secured third place in the world competition for urban art murals organized by Street Art Cities.

Feb 2 • 09:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The portrait of Maria Callas in an apartment building in Kalamata competes for the title of the best mural in the world for 2025

A mural of Maria Callas in Kalamata is vying for the title of the best mural in the world for 2025, with the artist highlighting it as a portrayal of Kalamata, not just Callas.

Jan 15 • 13:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Arms Race in the Art World: Middle Eastern Powers Wage War for Prestige

In recent years, world-class cultural institutions have been established in the Middle East, primarily museums aiming to attract millions of tourists, with Saudi Arabia eager to join the competition against Egypt, Qatar, and the UAE.

Jan 14 • 16:22 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The new artistic project of Andy after his breakup with Lucas (with a dig included)

Andy has launched his new artistic project as part of the 'El Chapa' group in the 2026 Carnival Competition in Cádiz following his breakup with Lucas, along with a promotional media tour for his solo song.

Jan 12 • 12:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Croatian creatives Kristina Volf and Sean Poropat in the jury of one of the world's most influential design awards

Kristina Volf and Sean Poropat have been appointed to the jury of the Art Directors Club's 105th Annual Awards in New York, a prestigious global competition in creative communications and design.

Jan 12 • 11:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Steph McGovern lands new BBC series 5 years after quitting for Channel 4

Former BBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern has secured a new primetime series on the BBC where amateur art enthusiasts compete to become successful dealers.

Jan 9 • 18:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The competition for the director of the Dubrovnik Summer Games is repeated, until then led by Ivona Šimunović

The Mayor of Dubrovnik, Mato Franković, has announced a re-competition for the position of director of the Dubrovnik Summer Games, with Ivona Šimunović appointed as the acting director until the new selection is completed.

Dec 30 • 20:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Here are China's low-cost missiles: how Beijing revolutionizes the art of war

China is aiming to revolutionize modern warfare with its introduction of low-cost hypersonic missiles, potentially making it economically unsustainable for rivals to defend their military infrastructures.

Dec 30 • 06:00 UTC

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